# Survival Paracord Wallets The Parawallets Doubles as a Fire Starter in Emergency Situations By M | Published 2016-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woven-paracord References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2016/07/parawallet-paracord-wallet/) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.com/ParaWallets-Survival-Paracord-Wallet-Starter/dp/B016A336JC?tag=trenhunt0f-20) The woven Paracord design of the Parawallets is what truly makes these billfolds stand out, while its [dual functionality](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neocraft-wallet-collection) makes it ideal to carry both cash and cards. The billfolds are designed using parachute rope that provides a resistant and durable exterior -- despite the wallet being made using material. The use of cord in the wallet's construction doubles up as a safety device should a rope be needed, the wallet can be cut and used. Parawallets are comprised of the [woven parachute string](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paracord-beads) with a fire starter conveniently located in the centre as well as a emblem made of stainless steel to ignite a flame. This is ideal for consumers that enjoy [travelling and adventuring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trackable-passport-wallet) to always have an emergency fire starter inside their wallet on them just in case. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Woven Paracord Design:** The woven Paracord design of the Parawallets stands out and offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion accessories industry. - **Dual Functionality:** The dual functionality of the Parawallets, allowing for carrying cash and cards as well as providing a safety rope, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the wallet industry. - **Emergency Fire Starter Feature:** The inclusion of a fire starter in the Parawallets provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the outdoor gear industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Accessories:** The woven Paracord design of the Parawallets offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the fashion accessories industry. - **Wallet:** The dual functionality of the Parawallets presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the wallet industry. - **Outdoor Gear:** The inclusion of a fire starter in the Parawallets provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for the outdoor gear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sturdy PFAS-Free Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peak-design-travel-wallets.md) - [Durable Floating Wallet Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/planbok-floating-waterproof-wallet.md) - [Multi-Purpose Cooling Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-fiber-rfid-wallet.md) - [Micro Metallic Multitools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-fire-starter-and-multitool.md) - [Rustic EDC Tool Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edc-wallet.md) - [Worldwide Tracking Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-wallet.md) - [Metallic Multitool Wallet Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekster-tool-card.md) - [Portable Cross-Body Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gossamer-gear.md) - [Solar-Powered Power Bank Wallets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-bank-wallet.md)